A Clinical Psychologist trained in the UK has a broad range of mental health training and clinical experiences across the lifespan including learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions and holds a doctoral level of training. They work collaboratively with clients which involves talking using a number of different models tailored to you and your family needs and, for younger children, playing and drawing. Together we work on thoughts, emotions and behaviour, your past, present and future until you reach the point where you are thriving in your life and not just surviving. A psychiatrist is trained as a medical doctor and is specialised in diagnosing and treating conditions where physical illness and mental ailments overlap with prescribed medication. The two specialisms overlap in some areas, and are frequently complementary to each other, but remain distinct practices with differing focuses on differing conditions. In the same way other health care works, something where, say... you might need a surgeon to pin your bones back together, but you also need a physical therapist to help you build the muscles back up and your GP to handle pain management. The specialisms overlap but cannot replace each other.

It important to state that clinical psychologists are more than just therapists, and use their scientist-practitioner training to address whole system problems at family, community, managerial and institutional level. They are trained to provide multidisciplinary leadership and innovation throughout the health and social care system.

Therapy and counselling are both valuable approaches to mental health support, but they have some key differences.

Therapy:
Therapy typically focuses on deeper-rooted issues and long-term behavioural patterns. If you're facing complex challenges that have been affecting your life for a while, therapy may be the right option. Therapists are trained to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and make positive changes for the future.

Counselling:
Counselling, on the other hand, tends to address more immediate concerns and specific problems. If you're dealing with a particular issue, like relationship difficulties, career challenges, or grief, counselling can provide targeted guidance and practical strategies to help you cope and find solutions. Counsellors often offer support in a shorter-term and goal-oriented way.

It's worth mentioning that these distinctions are not set in stone, and the terms therapy and counselling are sometimes used interchangeably. Ultimately, the most important thing is finding a professional who is the right fit for you and can provide the support you need, regardless of whether they identify as a therapist or counsellor.

It depends. After a first consultation/assessment, a treatment plan will be drawn up. Generally, we see people weekly. Some need longer term work, and we are happy to offer this for as long as it is needed. If accessing via insurance then we will review and request to them for more sessions if needed. Insurance companies tend to very amenable to this.

If making a self-referral

An initial consultation appointment is charged at £170 which can last up to an hour and half.

Individual therapy is £110 per session which can vary between thirty minutes to fifty minutes. We use a flexible approach where you are in the driving seat and hence session length will reflect the content you bring to each session.

ASD assessment - £2000 - includes screening questionnaires, parental, family interview, clinical interview with child or adult, school observation (primary school aged), school interview with relevant teachers and pastoral staff for children and young people, work interview and/or review of school and work appraisals reports for adults, review of medical and psychological reports, forms and clinical questionnaires, ADOS and a comprehensive diagnostic report with recommendations.

ADHD - £1500 - includes screening questionnaires, parental, family interview, clinical interview with young person or adult, school observation (primary school aged), school interview with relevant teachers and pastoral staff for children and young people, work interview and/or review of school and work appraisals/reports for adults, review of medical and psychological reports, forms and clinical questionnaires and a comprehensive diagnostic report with recommendations.

ASD and ADHD assessment (combined) - £2500

Bespoke service such as group and workshops - by arrangement

Consultations, Mentoring, Training and Supervision with professionals, team, agencies, businesses and organisations - £200 per hour

This a competitive fee, given our experiences and expertise.

Fees will be reviewed annually.

If accessing via your insurance scheme

We are registered with the majority of the major insurance companies. Your health insurance will cover the cost of your initial consultation, therapy, ASD and ADHD costs.

Please note any excess on your current insurance policy as directed by your insurers will need to be paid directly to us once you receive notification. Please could you ensure that the excess is paid within five working days after notification from us. Please note that there may be a suspension of sessions temporarily until the excess is paid.

Adoptive parents can access the Adoption Support Fund.

Minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation or appointment rescheduling is required. Notification by text, phone call or email will be accepted. Any sessions which are cancelled or rescheduled or not attended on the day of the appointment will require payment of the missed session and if done on more than one occasion, dependant on the circumstances may lead to termination of the sessions.

The sessions involve talking and being curious about how things look and feel from your perspective as a young person, adult or older adult and if a younger person from your parents or carers’ as well. With support, we start to work out, a bit like detectives together, where the difficulties are coming from and why they are causing distress. We develop strategies together to support you thrive rather than survive. With children this can be done through play and drawing, alongside talking. We will set goals for treatment and regularly review these together. Sessions can last between thirty to fifty minutes depending what we talk about that week.

Online sessions will take place using Microsoft Teams, Zoom or GoogleMeets or via FaceTime.

In person sessions can be offered for all age groups.

For primary school aged children we will have sessions in person.